Is small intestine cancer curable and is it common?
Is cancer of the small intestine common? Cancer of the small intestine is much less common than those of the nearby organs: esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and colon. Cancers of the small intestine are almost always treatable and sometimes curable. How are cancers of the small intestine staged? There is no specific staging system for this kind of cancer. Cell type is a major factor in determining treatment. What are the cell types of cancer of the small intestine? There are three major types: • Adenocarcinoma is the most common and usually produces symptoms of obstruction of the bowel. • Lymphomas also produce symptoms of bowel obstruction as well as bleeding. The majority of these tumors are non-Hodgkin's lymphomas . • Leiomyosarcomas may reach large size before diagnosis. Symptoms include bleeding and obstruction as well as weight loss, fever, and abdominal pain. How is cancer of the small intestine treated? Cancer of the small inte...